I Used the Internet to Quit Smoking

I started smoking for the same reasons most people begin the nasty habit: I was young and stupid. Like many teenagers, I could care less about the negative aspects of smoking. Money wasn't yet a burden on my everyday existence, the long term effects meant little to nothing and I had myself convinced that quick spritz of spray deodorant and some gum masked the smell well enough. The truth was that smoking, once a fun and social activity then began to control my life. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed smoking. In fact, I loved...

Posted By: Pawan Lubana on Thursday, 3 April 2014

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Tesla Drivers' In-Dash Web Browsing Habits Revealed

The race is on to snag the attention of drivers via new Internet-enabled dashboard touchscreens, but metrics on exactly how popular this new browsing experience might be have largely been a mystery, until now. Quantcast has released numbers from a study conducted over a 30-day period designed to give us some insight into the in-dash usage habits of Tesla owners. The study, which gleaned stats from 100 million digital destinations over a 30-day period between Feb. 24 and March 23, offers a rough sketch of what the...

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Build Your Own 'Flappy Bird' IRL With This DIY Kit

Flappy Bird: it's not just for phones anymore. The mobile app phenomenon that ended abruptly in February has returned — but this time, in the form of a physical, do-it-yourself game kit. Make Flappy Box is based on a prototype made by Arduino, an open-source, physical computing platform that aims to be affordable and accessible for anyone, regardless of their technical background. Other similar projects include a cardboard-box version of Super Mario Bros. IMAGE: FAWN QIU "Technology...

Posted By: Pawan Lubana on Monday, 31 March 2014

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Let's Get Weird: 9 Wacky Chrome Extensions You Need to Try

Google Chrome is the gift that keeps on giving. The web browser comes with a host of extensions to customize your page down to the letter. Extensions are downloadable features that modify your Chrome page, making for the ultimate personalized Internet experience. From eliminating words you don't want to see to adding pictures of Nicolas Cage everywhere, there are thousands of weird features available to download. Here are 11 Google Chrome extensions you need to check out to believe. 1. Millennials, Begone! If...

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Anti-Social Networking App Helps You Avoid Friends You Don't Like

A new app claims to be the social network for the anti-social. While most social media apps focus on helping you get closer to your friends, Cloak uses location data to make it easier for you to avoid your connections. The app pulls in location information from your social networks to show you where friends are so you can avoid accidentally bumping into people you don't want to see. Connect Cloak to Foursquare and Instagram and the app brings up a map displaying your location and the locations of friends who...

Posted By: Pawan Lubana on Tuesday, 18 March 2014

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Time Management Hacks I Wish I’d Have Known In My Teens

Most people learn time management in the hard way, working late nights to meet deadlines, etc.Etienne Garbugli, product and marketing consultant shared the lessons he’d have known when he was starting into a presentation posted to SlideShare.Here’s what presentation says:- Time Management Hacks :-1. There’s always timeTime is priorities. 2. “Only plan for 4-5 hours of real work per day”Days always fill up. 3. “It’s normal to have days where you just can’t work and days where you’ll work 12 hours  straight.”Work...

Posted By: Pawan Lubana on Tuesday, 31 December 2013

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